>> it is nice and quiet. yesterday it was chilly. today it will probably be the same way. it will be an outstanding thursday afternoon. 34 in frederick. a chilly start. a high temperature of 60 -- 67 degrees. lots of sunshine is expected. we will look at the seven-day forecast in a few moments. >> one problem on westbound 100 near telegraph road. all lanes closed due to an accident investigation there. it is creating a delay back to and then the seven -- back to

97. no problems to report on the j.f.x.. problem free on i 70 and 29. let's check our live cameras. volume is on the light side. a delay-free ride. that is the latest. back to you. >> a baltimore county family is pleading for your help locating a driver in a hit and run. >> jennifer franciotti joins us live with more details. >> 18 year-old is in critical condition at shock trauma.

his family says he is unresponsive and they are hoping for good news today. he was struck lead -- late tuesday night in baltimore county. the driver of a dark colored car came speeding out of the parking lot of a bar and hit him as he was walking to a bus stop with his girlfriend. they say the impact sent him flying into the air and hitting the pavement headfirst. >> i just really do not understand how someone can hit a human being. a car is a killing machine. how can you hit a human being, a person, and leave them there dead in just drive on like nothing happened? >> baltimore county police are investigating. they have limited the details on the suspect's vehicle. it is a dark colored car, possibly black with front end damage. wbal-tv.

>> thanks. baltimore county police continued to search for a missing county woman. she traveled to the cake is an area on february 21. -- catonsville area on february 21. she has not been seen since. she has a tattoo on her neck. you could get a reward of $4,500 if you have information leading to her whereabouts. >> the government allotted $1.5 million for snow removal. but it cost $2.7 million. the winte>> the virtual supermat program is giving residents in east baltimore and other neighborhoods the opportunity to

order their groceries online and pick them up at their local libraries. the program will make it easier for residents to have a fresh food if they are not able to commute to distant supermarkets. >> the library provides us with an opportune chance to offer healthy foods to people in those communities. >> washington village and other library branches are participating in the program. >> those fur coats from former mayor sheila dixon ad raised a lot of money. one sold for $1,700. bidding is still open for an xbox game console going for

$3,000. the state wanted to help you out posting real time delays on overhead signs. gov. o'malley is skeptical about them. he says the signs should not be used if they are a distraction for drivers. he said it should only be used for traffic rerouting or safety information. that brings us to our area -- watercooler question of the day. do you think overhead signs providing real-time traffic updates is a distraction? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> we could learn more about what is in the final health care reform bill. democrats are preparing for a vote soon. our washington bureau reporter has the latest. >> today was supposed to be the day of the vote. democrats say it is likely to happen sunday.

>> perfect climate for us to pass a wonderful bill. >> they have the details of the latest bill that could be posted as early as today. they want to make health care more affordable for the working and middle class. prescription drug coverage has a doughnut hole that would be fixed. >> we can get this done. >> democratic party leaders hope to pick up ground after getting a key vote from a congressman who was the first democrat to switch to know from yes after heavy lobbying from the president. >> i did not want to be responsible for killing the bill even though i did not get what of wanted out of the process. >> the democrats are short of the votes that are needed for passage and have not ruled out using a procedure to get a

direct vote. >> this is an indication for their lack of respect for the american people. >> house republicans will try to prevent this from happening. they are strategizing. wbal tv. >> the race for google is gone. >> march madness is here. and it is a busy time for doctors to perform vasectomies. we will tell you how they coincide. >> people tell you about your morning commute. one problem is blocking lanesk

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>> it is quiet this morning and on the chilly side. 37 at the airport. 45 degrees in westminster. 67 degrees this afternoon with a mixture of sunshine over to the news desk. >> a new clinical trial could shave years and billions of after the cost of new breast cancer drugs. they will test new drugs. it could bring treatments to

high-risk women much sooner. the fda is now involved. they want to create a road map for other manufacturers to find one lifesaving treatments. >> may be the next store should come under the heading of sports medicine. there is a different part man is going on in doctors' offices throughout free country. an increase in vasectomies. it increases by 50% the week of march madness begins. if you have it done, this is the perfect time. it is a great excuse to sit in front of the tv four hours during recovery time. >> many already and are icing down ready for the weekend when the games start.

>> doctors say they have noticed a similar jump in surgery's just before the super bowl. >> that is a brilliant move. talk about hooking a big one. one catch as a ride on a shark. -- catches a ride on a shark. >> we are celebrating the equinox. details coming up. >> here is alive of the downtown area. we will update whether in traffic next.

>> we are checking on the morning commute. westbound 100 at telegraph road, an accident is blocking the westbound lanes. your best bet is to avoid it. that is our only delay. no volume related delays yet. no problems to report on the west side. 12 minutes from 795 to the 95. here is a live view of traffic. we are building in volume. here is a live view.

things are running smoothly shaun this portion -- on this portion. let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. >> good morning. a delay of the 57 bus running 10 minutes late. the 21 best is diverting due to construction work. light rail is on time. measures of boy on time in both directions. both trains a looking good as well. novak -- now back to tony pann. >> it is quiet and it will be a beautiful day. let's check with sandra hill is in baltimore. -- sandra who is in baltimore. >> socks fromt the docks.

we are behind the museum of industry. this is a non-profit organization. they are celebrating the equinoxes. >> people in annapolis burn their socks every year because you do not wear socks with your boat shoes. we are donating sox to a mission in east baltimore. -- socks to a mission in east baltimore. >> they want to get thousands of pairs of socks. >> bring a package of brand-new

sox in their package. i hope we get a thousand. >> what else will you have? >> great things going on. a big barbecue and other food. a pinata for kids that show up. we want to make it a family event. >> that is a creative way to celebrate spring. >> we are here for everybody. >> it starts on saturday. i think it is around noon. >> purdum 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. -- from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

>> a gorda start to the week. temperatures were mauled yesterday. up to 67 degrees today. in baltimore, more sunshine and milder conditions. but a way to kick off spring after the winter we went live. i cannot wait. >> it was gorgeous. are you trying to tell me that the black sox that i wear with five laps are a fashion faux pas? >> yes. >> i can wear them anyplace except annapolis. >> i don't think we want to see your legs in sox and flip-flops. -- socks in flip-flops.

>> the equinoxes starts early in the morning. we do have a storm to the south. you can see the cloud cover however. the high pressure will block it off from coming to baltimore. we will have a lot of sunshine again today. 34 in frederick. a chilly start. this afternoon, you will not need to the jacket. it will be like it was yesterday. it will drop into the low 40's in the evening. temperatures will get close to

70 degrees on friday. we will keep the trend going into the beginning of the weekend. saturday night, a push of cold air will interact with warm air on the east coast. a big line of thunderstorms will develop to our west. until then, outstanding. near 70 degrees on saturday for the first day of spring. thunderstorms roll in late in the afternoon on sunday. it will get cooler after that. go outside and play. >> here is something you can do well wearing flip-flops with your black socks. take a look at this. it felt a tiger shark feeding on

a whale carcass. this man took a ride on it. look out, the mayor of sarasota, fla. once the competition for the google fiber-optic service. she is swimming with the sharks. -- he is jumping in the waters to swim with sharks. >> may be our mayor can swim with the crabs in the harbor. >> that may work. >> coming up, we will take a look at one of your answers to the water cooler question of the day. >> tired of hearing the same tunes on the radio?

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>> the music performance of "stomp" has arrived.

it goes through several instruments and other items that make noise and different sounds. [unintelligible] it will be here until march 28. for more information, log onto our web site wbaltv.com. check this out. they have made music echo from wao-friendly. they have made instruments out of vegetables. >> musical pot luck.

time ticket to one of your answers to our watercooler question of the day. >> -- time to get to one of your answers to cover watercooler question of the day. >> one person says the overhead signs are very distracting. you come to a dangerous halt every time you encounter a message. i have almost been granted several times every time i come to that area. keep emailing us your responses. we will post all of them on the front page of our website. >> here is a look ahead to the next hour of 11 news today. >> how is the mayor plans to reduce the budget deficit and the possible cuts that go along with it. >> santer is back with another look at a -- sandra is back with another look at the socks

donation drive. >> we will take a look at the forecast coming up for the weekend. weekend. stay with us. how about over here? n-- let's go back to the left. waffling is back at dunkin' donuts. for a short time only, enjoy the return of the delicious oven-toasted waffle breakfast sandwich. america runs on dunkin'.